This week Virginia became the first state in the country to adopt new temporary workplace standards for the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Safety and Health Codes Board voted to approve an emergency temporary standard on
With majestic ornate architecture that punctuates the corner of Richmond’s historic Monroe Park, the Altria Theater has been a stunning Richmond landmark hosting events and entertainers since the 1920s. Originally built for the ACCA Shriners, the Moorish-style building included a
Virginia’s annual tax exempt weekend will occur August 7- 9 this year, allowing consumers to purchase qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and EnergyStarTM and WaterSenseTM products without paying tax. While today’s retail landscape may look a little
The NRF Foundation and Qurate Retail Group recently partnered together to shine a light on small businesses impacted by the economic challenges of COVID-19 through the Small Business Spotlight Initiative  which highlighted 20 small retailers nationwide (including Richmond's own, Saxon
Nicole Mason is the owner of Glean LLC. Glean is a locally-owned commercial cleaning company dedicated to excellence in commercial cleaning while creating job opportunities to local Richmond citizens. Glean provides both ongoing janitorial services, deep cleanings, and sanitizing services.
June 8, 2020 The 2020 Session wrapped up on Sunday, March 8th with the General Assembly adopting the budget on Thursday, March 12th. This Session was difficult for the Retail Industry with an exorbitant amount of bills that negatively impact businesses.
While it’s only the first week in June, the Atlantic has already seen its first named storm of the season – here’s looking at you, Arthur. The official Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1- November 30, and forecasters are predicting
As Virginia begins the reopening process with Phase I, Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating innovate reopening and planning framework. Retail Merchants is pleased to partner with other
Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating an innovative reopening and planning framework. The immediate focus is to support businesses in reopening and operating safely. In the days and
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: Small business owners across America have scrambled over the past month to obtain over $5 billion in PPP loans with the promise that such loans will be forgiven if proceeds are used to
